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Month: March 2025

Tree interference leads to temporary power outage in the valley 

  • Restoration completed in under 2.5 hours On March 22, a significant power outage affected residents in the Valley, primarily caused by tree interference with power lines. According to Brian Tanabe, Communication Manager at Lower Valley Energy, strong winds…

Deer herds showing improvement

  • Elk population remains strong Calling it a “bright spot,” Gary Fralick, Wyoming Game and Fish Biologist, said “The deer have come through two consecutive winters with very little mortality.” Fralick made the point in a conversation with SVI…

Superintendent discusses impact of executive order dissolving Department of Education 

  • No immediate impact on classroom learning On March 25, 2025, Matt Erickson, Superintendent of Lincoln County School District No. 2, visited the SVI Radio studio to address the implications of President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive order aimed…

Star Valley Health opens expanded Oncology and Infusion Center 

  • Ribbon Cutting and Open House held on Thursday For Trevor Merritt, Star Valley Health Vice Pres. of Human Resources, an updated and expanded Oncology and Infusion Center has real meaning. As he spoke to the gathering at a…

With $4M for seven reservation projects, grantees hope to boost Wind River’s outdoor profile

  Nearly half of 2025 Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Program grants will go to projects on the Wind River Reservation, where advocates see a prime destination with room for visitors. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com The 2.2-million-acre Wind River Indian Reservation encompasses…

Alpine EMS responds to truck accident

According to information posted on the Alpine Fire Facebook page, area first-responders were on the scene of a call taken on Tuesday morning at approximately 10:12 a.m. “[The] Alpine Fire District responded to a Dodge pickup that had gone off the…

Why You Should Be Using Mulch in Your Chicken Coop

Want a cleaner chicken coop with happy hens? Discover why mulch is the secret to reducing moisture and pests while making your chicken-keeping life easier.

Hageman Plans Future Events to Be Held Virtually Because of Democrat Threats of Violence

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) today announced her office is changing the way town hall meetings with constituents are conducted, at least in the short-term, based on recent incidents at public events, credible threats to Hageman, and the related…

Vandals paint swastikas on Tesla charging station in Rock Springs

  ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) – A Tesla charging station in Rock Springs was recently targeted by vandals with spray paint.  On Saturday, the Rock Springs Police Department received a call about vandalism to the Tesla charging stations at the White…